Question

Solve the system by the method of substitution.


y = 2x + 3
y = 3x + 1

Answer 1

is easy y=2x+3 === (3x + 1)=2x+3

Answer 2

just distribute

Answer 3

http://www.basic-mathematics.com/substitution-method.html

Answer 4

just subtract

Answer 5

no....solve for x by getting the x's on one side and everything else on the other side

Answer 6

do not distribute

Answer 7

o kk

Answer 8

\[(2x+3)-(3x+1)=0\]

Answer 9

that will work as well

Answer 10

thx

Answer 11

thats what we are here for :)

Answer 12

lol you guys are really nice

Answer 13

i got x=-2

Answer 14

how do i find y

Answer 15

3x + 1 = 2x + 3
3x - 2x = 3 - 1
x = 2

now sub 2 in for x in either of the original equations to find y

Answer 16

o kk

Answer 17

sry

Answer 18

y=7

Answer 19

you got it...way to go :)

Answer 20

thx again

Answer 21

no problem :)